89447 ZIP Code — Yerington, NV

Lyon County, Nevada

ZIP code 89447 is located in Yerington, Nevada, within Lyon County. It covers approximately 853.79 square miles and serves a population of 8,472 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 775.

About ZIP code 89447

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $221,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $47,414. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 89447 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,472

population

853.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

89447 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 89447

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 89447. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Yerington	Acceptable
Yerington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

89430 Smith (14.7 mi) 89444 Wellington (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,472
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	32
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	853.79 sq mi
Water area	0.92 sq mi
Latitude	38.8721
Longitude	-119.0749
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	775

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.1%	41.8%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	35.8%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	19.5%	21.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.0%	5.9%

Demographics & statistics

8,472

Population

People per sq mi

52.2

Median age

$47,414

Median household income

$27,776

Per capita income

$221,300

Median home value

$802

Median monthly rent

70.1%

Home ownership

21.0%

Poverty rate

9.1%

Unemployment

2,794

Housing units

14.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

159

Under 5

154

300

5–9

292

300

10–14

291

256

15–19

249

274

20–24

267

208

25–34

203

402

35–44

391

402

45–54

390

242

55–59

236

312

60–64

304

877

65–74

852

445

75–84

432

119

85+

115

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,912	22.6%
18 and over	6,560	77.4%
65 and over	2,840	33.5%
Median age	52.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.8%

Hispanic or Latino 12.5%

Two or more races 7.6%

Other race 7.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.6%

Black or African American 1%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	6,274	64.8%
Hispanic or Latino	1,214	12.5%
Two or more races	733	7.6%
Other race	701	7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	636	6.6%
Black or African American	101	1%
Asian	26	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.1%	41.8%	40.3%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	35.8%	32.2%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	19.5%	21.6%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.0%	5.9%

Under $10k 10.7%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 21.3%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.7%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	21.3%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$47,414

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 29.9%

$300k–$500k 16.3%

$500k–$1M 9.2%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$221,300
Median rent / month	$802
Owner occupied	70.1%
Renter occupied	29.9%
Vacant	5.8%
Single-family detached	74.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	17.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	14.5%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	14.4%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	28.9%
3 bedrooms	47.0%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	33.8%
2 vehicles	33.4%
3 or more	27.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.5%
Electricity	17.1%
Propane / LP gas	16.3%
Fuel oil	2.0%
Wood	11.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,468	40.0%
Cohabiting couple	184	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	963	26.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,053	28.7%
Households with children under 18	866	23.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,091	57.0%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.6%	23.3%
Married	45.6%	43.6%
Separated	1.6%	0.4%
Widowed	5.7%	12.8%
Divorced	24.6%	19.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 30.1%

Some college, no degree 27.2%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	196	11.0%
Kindergarten	38	2.1%
Elementary school	849	47.5%
High school	583	32.6%
College / grad school	121	6.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Retail trade 19.5%

Other services 11.3%

Agriculture & mining 10.0%

Public administration 9.4%

Construction 7.7%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Professional & management 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Manufacturing 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.0%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	30.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.0%
Government	24.0%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.4%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 21.0%

Under 18 years 29.8%

18 and over 18.4%

Married-couple families 9.9%

Female-led households 52.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.1%
Retirement income	33.8%
Supplemental Security	14.9%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	17.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.1%
Visited dentist	53.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	831	12.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.7%
Under 18	11.4%
18–64 years	16.7%
65 and over	43.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.6%
Public insurance	60.5%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,159	96.3%
Spanish	423	5.2%
Other Indo-European	411	5.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,930	93.6%
Born in same state	7,893	93.2%
Born in different state	3,801	44.9%
Foreign born	37	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	542	6.4%
Not a US citizen	191	35.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	706	8.3%
Italian	693	8.2%
Arab	287	3.4%
Polish	233	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	92	1.1%
English	81	1%
German	40	0.5%
Irish	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	87.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 89447

What city is ZIP code 89447 in?

ZIP code 89447 is primarily assigned to Yerington, Nevada.

What county is ZIP code 89447 in?

ZIP code 89447 falls within Lyon County, Nevada.

Does ZIP code 89447 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 89447 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 89447 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 89447 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 89447?

21% of residents in ZIP code 89447 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 89447?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 89447 in?

ZIP code 89447 observes the PST timezone.